Black Families Left Behind in Housing-Wealth Gains
When this country was founded, very few people could own homes—not due to lack of resources or desire, but because ...
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Fair Housing in the U.S., and What Role REALTORS® Can Play
April is Fair Housing Month. Celebrated since 1968 (when the Fair Housing Act was passed), the month honors the idea ...
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Buyers Spend More of Their Income to Own a Home
Housing affordability remains near all-time lows and is a challenge for many homebuyers. Beyond the economic challenges most buyers face, ...
Reducing Racial Barriers to Greater Housing Options
While progress has been made to ensure an equitable process for all Americans, there are still many obstacles Black Americans ...
Gap Between Black and White Homeownership Widens Over Past 6 Decades
Realizing the American Dream of homeownership is something that most aspire to nationwide. Some have succeeded, while others haven't, but ...
‘Legalize Housing’: Proposed Laws That Might Transform Real Estate
Will changes to worker classifications upend broker-agent relationships? Could we build new homes on federal land?
Scarcity at Root of Housing Crisis, Researchers Say
An imbalance as dramatic as the pandemic-era housing market is almost always going to have complex causes and a long ...
Fair Housing Isn’t Enough: Report Shows Racial Disparity Fight Still Needs Support
Overall, overt housing discrimination has lessened through the years following regulations guided by Fair Housing laws; however, it is nowhere ...
Acting FHFA Director Addresses Homeownership Gap During Virtual Listening Session
On Tues., June 29, Acting Director for the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Sandra L. Thompson, presented a virtual listening ...
How to Stand Out from the Crowd and Win Listings
As a new real estate agent, getting out there and meeting with potential clients for new listings can be hectic and stressful. These meetings can make you feel a little anxious, especially if you know that you are not the only agent interviewing for the job. Read more
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